John 12:4
John · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,”John 12:4
What Does John 12:4 Mean?
John 12:4 is found in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to John 12:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 26:8“But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?”Matthew 10:4“Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.”Mark 14:4“And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?”1 Samuel 17:28“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”Mark 3:19“And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.”John 13:2“And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;”John 18:2“And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.”Ecclesiastes 4:4“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”Matthew 26:14“Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,”Luke 6:16“And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.”John 6:70“Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?”John 13:26“Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.”2 Kings 4:27“And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.”
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